It's just so rich folks can feel some sense of cool maybe?

Maybe it's one of those 'because I can' things.

Pshaw. Real steampunks run their ceiling fans with belts (powered by steam motors or water wheels, of course).



I do like your example, though. Very directional.

Well, you need to keep the steam circulating for that heavy industrial look... Plus, Fans look so good with a strong back light piercing through the blades.

That's amazing! I'm also really digging the steampunk laptops. Check it:

It depends on the climate in which they live, ultimately.

interesting

ha. I think that's really neat; I love steampunk stuff. I guess they need those fans for those long, hot summer days with all those layers Or just because they could. Not the strangest thing I've ever seen

those laptops = awesome.